Using Web-Based Language Learning Activities in the ESL
Classroom Presenter: Ni-Jyun Cathy Liu Instructor: Dr. Pi-Ying Teresa HsuDate: September 30, 2013
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CitationJeong, S. (2008). Using Web-Based Language Learning Activities in the ESL Classroom. International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning, 4 (4), 34-43.
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Contents Introduction
Purpose
Literature Review
Methodology
Result & Conclusion
My Research Plan
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Introduction
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Background
The internet provides language teachers with network-based teaching environments.
The Web can support language teachers to integrate Web resource into the language classroom.
(Son, 2007; Warschauer, 2001)
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Purpose
To look at ways of using Web-based language learning (WBLL) activities and reports the results of a WBLL project
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Literature Review
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Literature Review
WBLL is language learning that involves the use of the Web and exploits Web materials, resources, applications or tools.
(Son, 2007)
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Literature Review
Web-based language learning (WBLL) has the potential to increase learner’s motivation and engage learners in culturally authentic and highly interactive language experience. (Chun & Plass, 2000; Gruber-Miller & Benton, 2001; Kung & Chuo, 2002; Mosquera, 2001; Osuna & Meskill, 1998; Rico & Vinagre, 2000)
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Literature Review
Son observed a different group of ESL students’ engagement in WBLL activities and found the activities to be valuable to the students.
(Son, 2007)
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Methodology
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Instruments
1.5 hrs-session per weekTotal: 4 weeks Questionnaire
WBLL Activities for ESLTeachers and Learners
Mean age: 27Range: 18-41
12students(7 males and 5 females)
English Language IntensiveCourse of Overseas Students
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Design of WBLL activities
Pre-created Web ActivitiesVocabularyGrammarReadingListening
Task-Based ActivitiesNewsbreakCultural differenceA book/film reviewA trip to my dream countries
Teacher-made Activities
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Design of WBLL activities
Illustrated
Contains pictures
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Result & Conclusi
on
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ResultStronglyDisagree Disagree Uncertain Agree Strongly
AgreeAverage Ratings
(SD=1, SA=5)
0 0 0 3 9 4.75
0 0 3 4 5 4.17
0 0 2 6 4 4.17
0 0 2 7 3 4.08
0 0 2 8 2 4.00
0 0 2 5 5 4.25
0 0 0 7 5 4.42
N=12; Strongly Disagree=1; Disagree=2; Uncertain=3; Agree=4; Strongly Agree=5
1. I enjoyed the Web activities.
2. I learned a lot from the Web activities.3. I found that the Web site was well presented.4.I gained confidence in my ability to use the Web for learning purposes.5. The experiences in Web-based language learning made this course more interesting.6. I would like to use more Web-based language learning activities during class time.7. I would like to access Web activities myself outside class time.
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Conclusion
Teachers need to become active and critical Web users and develop their own skills and strategies for selecting and managing Web materials.
Web site can be a reliable site with extensive resource and a number of activities to be freely used.
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My Research
Plan
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